Comparison

Anemometer vs iWindRose²

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Anemometer

This app functions as a digital anemometer, providing real-time wind speed and direction data. It integrates wind information with a compass and allows users to search for and save favorite locations. Advanced forecasting features are available for pro users.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind speed
  • Wind direction
  • Integrated compass
  • Multiple unit options
  • Save favorite locations
  • Wind speed forecast (Pro)
  • Weather conditions
Features
Currently charting
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Try the experience of a powerful but at the same time weave tool, a real Anemometer directly to your device. With an innovative design, inspired by the instruments of the aircraft, this app combines the concept of the wind with that of the compass resulting in ultimate speed and wind direction integrated in the compass. Wherever you are, Anemometer gives you the direction and the wind speed. Search new positions and will be automatically added to your favorites. [Features] - Real time wind speed in any place - Wind Direction - Compass - Choose from 5 units: knots, mph, km/h, m/s or beaufort - Search Cities - Save favorite places (without limitation) - Daily and hourly wind speed forecast (for Pro users) - Weather conditions - iCloud support - Intuitive Graphics - Ease of Use [Support] If you need help don’t hesitate to contact us at info@lionsapp.com, or visit our website www.lionsapp.com. If you like the app, don’t forget to give us a review on the App Store.

About

iWindRose²

This app provides detailed information on wind roses, including their history, direction, and forecasts. It's ideal for water sports enthusiasts and boaters needing real-time weather data and predictions for their location. Features include dynamic compass rose, Sun/Moon data, and customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • Wind rose information and history
  • Real-time weather forecasts
  • Dynamic compass rose
  • Sun and Moon data
  • Wind and sea force scales
  • Notifications for forecast updates
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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iWindRose² is a one-of-a-kind app, optimized for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple Watch, which allows you to know all the main winds, their history and forecasts. Use this application to learn about the history, direction and forecast of the winds, especially present in maritime areas. It will be especially useful to all those who practice water sports such as surfing, kitesurfing, diving, etc. Consult the forecasts provided by the application before deciding to venture out to sea by boat. The most important features of iWindRose² are: • information about your geographic location; • real-time weather in your location (requires an internet connection); • set of information regarding the Sun and Moon (also available offline); • dynamic and adjustable compass rose; • description and history of the main winds; • wind and sea force scales; • winds and force scales searchable directly from Spotlight; • weather forecasts from multiple providers; • notification for each Meteomar forecast update; • notification center and home screen widgets (iOS 15 or higher required) for all forecasts; • 3D Touch shortcuts; • Siri Shortcuts for all predictions; • stickers for iMessage Available weather service providers: • MeteoAM; • LaMMA; • OpenWeatherMap; • VentuSky. Furthermore, thanks to compatibility with Apple Watch it is possible to have real-time weather forecasts always on your wrist (requires a connection with iPhone)! ================================= NOTE ================================= • DEGREES -1: the display of this writing (at the top right of the compass rose) means that the application is not able to correctly determine the rotation of the device. This may be due to incorrect functioning of the geolocation device (try closing and reopening the app) or to incorrect configuration of the location services within the "Settings" app of the device (in this case, check have enabled the "Compass calibration" option in Settings -> Privacy -> Location -> System Services). ATTENTION: all information on weather forecasts provided by iWindRose² is found through links to the respective official websites. Any deficiencies, inaccuracies or technical problems are to be attributed to the websites and not to the application. Any structural changes to the official sites could cause the application to function incorrectly, which will be resolved with a future update as soon as possible. Trademarks, names and logos belong to their respective owners. iWindRose² and its owner are not connected to the various weather forecast services. The author assumes no responsibility for the correctness, completeness or quality of the information provided by the application.

Screenshots

Anemometer4 screens
iWindRose²4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iWindRose² at 59% against Anemometer's 18%. iWindRose² also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Anemometer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Anemometer costs $2.99 and iWindRose² $1.99 up front. Anemometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iWindRose² asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anemometer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Anemometer's written reviews are positive against 59% of iWindRose²'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, iWindRose² every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Anemometer versus iWindRose²: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnemometeriWindRose²
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (43 ratings) — better4.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews59.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLionsApp di Nallbati EltonFast-Devs Project

Customer experience

Anemometer

All ratings43 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral3.5%
Negative78.9%

iWindRose²

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral18.5%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Anemometer

One-time1
  • Anemometer Pro$2.99
None

iWindRose²

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anemometer free?
Anemometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is iWindRose² free?
iWindRose² costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anemometer or iWindRose²?
Anemometer is rated higher. Anemometer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while iWindRose² averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Anemometer or iWindRose² have ads?
Neither Anemometer nor iWindRose² shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anemometer or iWindRose²?
Anemometer ships an update every 4 months, and iWindRose² every 3 weeks. Most recently, Anemometer was updated on October 18, 2026 and iWindRose² on October 19, 2026.

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